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Simmons Gainsford has announced the acquisition of Defries Weiss, a well-established accountancy practice based in Golders Green, North London.
Defries Weiss, led by their founder partners Gerry Defries and Warren Weiss, has a team of seven based in the UK, supported by an additional four professionals in an outsourced facility in India.
Initially, Defries Weiss will continue to operate from its existing Golders Green offices before transitioning to Simmons Gainsford’s London headquarters in Cavendish Square over the next three months.
Darren Hersey, senior partner at Simmons Gainsford, said: “We are delighted to welcome Defries Weiss to the Simmons Gainsford family. Gerry, Warren, and their team bring a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to client service, which aligns perfectly with our own values. This acquisition strengthens our ability to offer comprehensive financial solutions to our clients and expands our presence into North London.”
Gerry Defries, partner at Defries Weiss, added: “Joining Simmons Gainsford marks an
exciting new chapter for Defries Weiss. We have always been committed to delivering high-quality personal service to our clients, and this partnership allows us to enhance that offering with the additional resources and expertise of Simmons Gainsford. We look forward to this new journey together.”
Simmons Gainsford is a multidisciplinary firm of chartered accountants and business advisers based in Central London, with additional offices in Sussex and Gibraltar. With the support of the Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford embarked on an ambitious growth
journey in 2023.
Sumer Group includes firms such as Carpenter Box, Cowgills, DPC Accountants, EQ
Chartered Accountants and HW Fisher.
